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I am a widow with 3 grown children and 4 granddaughters. I enjoy movies, reading and music. I am more spiritual than religious. I love animals, have 1 large dog and 4 cats.
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Close Bereavement
Type: Loss of a Partner/SpouseMy husband of 32 years passed away from Lung Cancer December 14, 2005. I have 3 grown children and 3 grandchildren who I love with all my heart but I will never be able to fill this hole in my heart from losing him.
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- Crying Working / Worked
- It helps to get it all out of my system.
- Helping Others Working / Worked
- I am now a volunteer support group leader at our local Hospice facility and although I just started, it has helped me already.
- Music Working / Worked
- Music is such a big part of my life. It always helps me to stay balanced. If I am depressed, I listen to upbeat music and if I am too nervous, I listen to something mellow. It always works almost like meditation. I am very eclectic so I listen to a lot of different music.
- Poetry Too Soon to Tell
- Just started writing poems/song lyrics. I'll share them when they are done.
- Prayer Working / Worked
- I could not have made it through the experience of watching him die without my faith and family.
- Reiki Working / Worked
- I am a level 2 Reiki practicioner and it does help a lot. I have also helped others by sending them Reiki.
- Writing Working / Worked
- Keeping my journals here has made a world of difference for me.
Close Diets & Weight Maintenance
I am a nervous and boredom eater. When I am at work, I eat very healthy. Then I get home and eat everything in site especially when I am watching TV. I have had both knees replaced and should be able to lose now that I can exercise again. I have lost 18 lbs. and want to lose another 15.
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- Eat Less Working / Worked
- Physical Exercise Working / Worked
Open Widows & Widowers
I lost my husband of 32 years to lung cancer on December 14, 2005. I have 3 children all grown and 3 grandchildren.
Open Family Issues
I am 57 years old, a widow. I lost my husband to lung cancer 15 month ago. I have 3 children and 3 granddaughters. A huge in-law family that I get along with and one sister of my own that I do not get along with.
Open Depression
Since my husband passed away, I have come to realize that I have never been a happy person and may have been depressed all my life!
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- Meditation Working / Worked
- Writing Working / Worked
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